Former Illinois Senate President Emil Jones will not seek to succeed outgoing Mayor Richard M. Daley.
Former Illinois Senate President Emil Jones will not seek to succeed outgoing Mayor Richard M. Daley. In a statement Wednesday, Jones said after careful review of the “time and attention” needed to run a mayoral campaign, he’s decided “not to enter this race.” “Having given more than 36 years of public service to the citizens of this city and state, I am convinced that I now owe my time and attention to my family, especially my grandchildren,” said Jones. The 74-year-old Jones –– a mentor to then-state Sen. Barack Obama –– retired in 2009; his son succeeded him as senator in the 14th District. Copyright 2010 Chicago Defender
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